# The U.S. is strengthening its ties with Middle Eastern allies through military sales worth over $8.6 billion.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-01 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- The US approved over $8.6 billion in new military sales to Middle Eastern allies.
- Qatar is purchasing Patriot missile defense systems and APKWS valued at nearly $5 billion.
- Kuwait will receive an integrated battle command system from the US for $2.5 billion.
- BAE Systems is the principal contractor for APKWS to Qatar, Israel, and the UAE.

**Companies:** Lockheed Martin, RTX, Northrop Grumman
**Countries:** United States, Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates

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